Arnold Schwarzenegger Sends A Heartfelt Message To Russian People Sharing The Truth About The War In Ukraine
It’s been three weeks since Putin’s invasion of Ukraine – many folks have lost their lives, and many have had to flee the country to save themselves from the evil hands of the president. Nobody wanted to believe that something so ruthless could happen, yet in 2022 innocent people were caught in such an unnecessary crisis.
Despite Russia’s absurd censorship laws, where Russians get punished for the most ridiculous things, an uncountable amount of folks bravely and continuously are standing up for Ukraine and its people.
Many donate and offer shelters to those in need, and many pick Ukrainian refugees up from borders to give them an opportunity of having a safer life. Moreover, celebrities are not standing still and are using their platforms to support Ukrainians and encourage others to use their voices. For instance, Arnold Schwarzenegger recently came out with a very emotional video message:
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Arnold Schwarzenegger dedicates an emotional video statement to Russians regarding the ongoing conflict with Ukraine
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The actor began his heartfelt message by sharing how close Russia and its people are to him; he revealed that in 1964 when he was only 14, he got to attend the World Weightlifting Championship in Vienna – where he met his soon-to-be hero. Yury Petrovich Vlasov, the first human to lift 200 kg over his head, completely mesmerized young Schwarzenegger, and ever since then, he felt nothing but love for the folks.
The actor opposes the war and encourages Russian citizens to not fall for the Kremlin’s propaganda and disinformation
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He revealed that the strength and the heart of the people have always inspired him, which is why he wants everyone to know the truth about the ongoing crisis. The actor continued by sharing how the United Nations, an intergovernmental organization that aims to maintain the peace, voted that Russia was indeed the aggressor, and has called for the troops to be removed immediately.
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Only 4 countries decided to vote for Russia, and the rest completely turned against it due to its cruel intentions. Ukraine is continuously being destroyed by Russian artillery and bombs, leaving innocent people without homes. Armed forces don’t pity anyone or anything – hospitals, maternity wards, everything gets wrecked daily.
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Schwarzenegger wants folks to spreads the truth about the consequences of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict
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A saddening amount of Ukrainian refugees, most of whom are women, children and elders, have already fled the country to save themselves, but many more are still trapped inside Ukraine. Russia is now totally isolated from the society of nations because of its evil and disinforming intentions. Moreover, Schwarzenegger informs Russians that they’re also being misinformed about their own country.
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The soldiers were caught in an unnecessary fight that was provoked by an evil governmental leader and Ukrainian folks that are simply protecting their country. An unbelievable amount of Russian equipment has been destroyed and abandoned – and the damage that Ukraine is currently facing has infuriated the whole world to the point where the strongest economic sanctions were imposed on Russia. The country not only lies to its citizens, as many soldiers were told that they were going to fight the Nazis.
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Many were also told that they were simply going on an exercise, that the Ukrainian folks would greet them like heroes or that they’re saving the country by protecting those ethnic Russians that are currently residing in Ukraine. Of course, none of it is true. Russia’s leader is using its people and disinforming the country – leaving folks brainwashed and confused about his actual aims.
The man believes the war to be illegal and asks folks to help and inform confused Russians about what their government is actually doing
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The war is incomparable to what the Russian people’s grandfathers and great-grandfathers fought and stood for. The actor calls the crisis an “illegal war”, as the future of ordinary folks has been jeopardized by something so senseless, hated by the whole entire planet. A great amount of Russians are connected to Ukraine, and Schwarzenegger addresses the soldiers and reminds them that with every bullet they shoot – they shoot a brother or a sister.
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The man reveals that he believes that Russians are not aware of the vastness of the situation, which is why he urges Russian citizens and soldiers to understand the propaganda and disinformation the country is feeding them. He encourages people to spread the truth, so that everyone will understand what is actually happening nowadays. Moreover, the actor says a couple of words to Putin himself and asks him to end the war that he has so selfishly started.
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Lastly, the man expresses his gratitude towards those who are protesting against the invasion and acknowledges their bravery considering the consequences that Russian people currently suffer for simply having a voice.
You can watch the full video here:
I love the Russian people. That is why I have to tell you the truth. Please watch and share. pic.twitter.com/6gyVRhgpFV
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) March 17, 2022
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I would like to publicly apologize to Arnie for everything I used to think about him. I'm in my 50s here, I grew up with this action man on my screens all the time, but I judged *him* by his roles and the rare interview I'd see. Via his social media over the last two years, he has really impressed me with his eloquence and compassion. Thank you for being you, Arnie! Good man.
Actually, I agree. I didn't exactly think 'bad' things of him but was completely disinterested in him and thought he had nothing meaningful to say. When he stood as a Republican candidate I thought 'yeah, of course he's a Republican' and thought his election wouldn't benefit anyone. Turns out he's a decent guy that uses his fame to get heard about stuff that matters.
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When he was governor of CA, actions were started to amend the constitution to allow foreign-born citizens to become president. He’s a republican, yet had a huge percentage of liberal and moderate supporters. Nobody’s perfect, but he genuinely cares about the average citizen and it was never about money with him (he didn’t even take a salary when in office). I wish we had more politicians like him on both sides.
I can't think of any actor or celebrity that seems to have such a grounded and compassionate view of the world. I sincerely wish that people like him make it into the upper echelons of power.
I hope that this gets through to someone in Russia, but the sad truth is that Russians speaking on the phone to their own family members reporting their own experiences of what is happening in the Ukraine refuse to believe them (search for Ukrainecast in podcasts), it's so heartbreaking. They are so brainwashed by state TV.
So you think you're not being brainwashed by our news?
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I'm glad Schwarzenegger made this video and all, but with Putin's stranglehold on Russian media, is anyone living in Russia even going to see this?
Let's not forget the 20 million Russians living outside Russia. They can still have a huge impact on their connections inside Russia...
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Y'know, I used to hear some pretty rough things about Arnold, but in recent years, he's really become someone I can admire, and find it hard to believe what I've grown up seeing and hearing, and what he does now. This is a man I can support, and 100% stand by his words. Well said, Sir.
I liked the part where he said, "Russian equipment is being destroyed and abandoned." F**k Russia, Stand With Ukraine🇺🇦
I feel awful for the people in Ukraine, stay United with them we give them our loudest pray and we can support and send food things will be ok and just pray for Ukraine stay safe-
I'm just imagining what this must be like for the average Russian citizen. I'm sure the propaganda machine is coming up with very clever and convincing counters to every bit of info that leaks in that they can't stop. How do you know who to trust when everyone is pointing fingers at the other guy?
We in the west would never fall for the media lying to us, would we?
That's why you read/watch more than one sided media. The problem in the West is that there is so MUCH media that some people can't find the truth. When CNN and FOX are both allowed to say exactly the opposite about the same event, you know that the media is free to both tell the truth and to lie. That's a free media.
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He started a Telegram channel and there have been multiple other ways to get this message to Russian people.
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Did he said anything about the war in middle east? Palestine? Rohingya? And also the term illegal war. Is there any such thing as legal war?
Apparently, any war not approved by the "worldwide (western) community" must be illegal.
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He supported the “War on terror” which actually was Afganistan and Iraq invasion. He suppoeted GW Bush. He is another face of the evil. “ California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger drew on his childhood in Soviet-occupied Austria to praise President Bush's war on terror tonight, telling delegates at the Republican National Convention in New York City that the president "knows you don't reason with terrorists. You defeat them. He knows you can't reason with people blinded by hate." Putting his star power to work for Mr. Bush in a prime-time speech, Mr. Schwarzenegger also urged optimism about the country's economy.” Source: https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB109397373964605889
To be fair, people listen to all kinds of people, including people they feel they know, and who they trust. Schwarzenegger is very popular in Russia and very highly thought of by many. I'm surprised that the idea of people listening to their roles models - whether in sports, acting, or something else - is new to you. Do you honestly only listen to politicians?
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It SHOULD be illegal to be so gullible and so willing to parrot propaganda, but here you are.
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Who does he think is actually going to see this? The Russian machine is not going to allow that to be seen by any Russians.
The internet exists everywhere. This has been shared on so many different types on media, and is being promoted/shared by the anti-Putin Russians in Russia. Only the people who watch only Russian TV can avoid it.
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Hold on, let's put that comment in context, shall we? When he said "screw your freedom", he did so in great frustration to the large number of people who were refusing to responsibly wear masks during a global pandemic.
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The west isn't going to reach an agreement here. Putin has to reach the agreement. That's something he just won't do. There's only two ways this will end: he will take out the entire country of Ukraine or someone will take him out. Regardless of what happens there, Russia and its people are going to be hurting for a long time after this, unfortunately. Also, the dangerous game with Russia started after WWII when Russia developed its own atomic bomb. If they wouldn't have done that, it's doubtful any of this would be happening right now.
Load More Replies... I would like to publicly apologize to Arnie for everything I used to think about him. I'm in my 50s here, I grew up with this action man on my screens all the time, but I judged *him* by his roles and the rare interview I'd see. Via his social media over the last two years, he has really impressed me with his eloquence and compassion. Thank you for being you, Arnie! Good man.
Actually, I agree. I didn't exactly think 'bad' things of him but was completely disinterested in him and thought he had nothing meaningful to say. When he stood as a Republican candidate I thought 'yeah, of course he's a Republican' and thought his election wouldn't benefit anyone. Turns out he's a decent guy that uses his fame to get heard about stuff that matters.
Load More Replies... When he was governor of CA, actions were started to amend the constitution to allow foreign-born citizens to become president. He’s a republican, yet had a huge percentage of liberal and moderate supporters. Nobody’s perfect, but he genuinely cares about the average citizen and it was never about money with him (he didn’t even take a salary when in office). I wish we had more politicians like him on both sides.
I can't think of any actor or celebrity that seems to have such a grounded and compassionate view of the world. I sincerely wish that people like him make it into the upper echelons of power.
I hope that this gets through to someone in Russia, but the sad truth is that Russians speaking on the phone to their own family members reporting their own experiences of what is happening in the Ukraine refuse to believe them (search for Ukrainecast in podcasts), it's so heartbreaking. They are so brainwashed by state TV.
So you think you're not being brainwashed by our news?
Load More Replies... I'm glad Schwarzenegger made this video and all, but with Putin's stranglehold on Russian media, is anyone living in Russia even going to see this?
Let's not forget the 20 million Russians living outside Russia. They can still have a huge impact on their connections inside Russia...
Load More Replies... Y'know, I used to hear some pretty rough things about Arnold, but in recent years, he's really become someone I can admire, and find it hard to believe what I've grown up seeing and hearing, and what he does now. This is a man I can support, and 100% stand by his words. Well said, Sir.
I liked the part where he said, "Russian equipment is being destroyed and abandoned." F**k Russia, Stand With Ukraine🇺🇦
I feel awful for the people in Ukraine, stay United with them we give them our loudest pray and we can support and send food things will be ok and just pray for Ukraine stay safe-
I'm just imagining what this must be like for the average Russian citizen. I'm sure the propaganda machine is coming up with very clever and convincing counters to every bit of info that leaks in that they can't stop. How do you know who to trust when everyone is pointing fingers at the other guy?
We in the west would never fall for the media lying to us, would we?
That's why you read/watch more than one sided media. The problem in the West is that there is so MUCH media that some people can't find the truth. When CNN and FOX are both allowed to say exactly the opposite about the same event, you know that the media is free to both tell the truth and to lie. That's a free media.
Load More Replies... He started a Telegram channel and there have been multiple other ways to get this message to Russian people.
Load More Replies... Did he said anything about the war in middle east? Palestine? Rohingya? And also the term illegal war. Is there any such thing as legal war?
Apparently, any war not approved by the "worldwide (western) community" must be illegal.
Load More Replies... He supported the “War on terror” which actually was Afganistan and Iraq invasion. He suppoeted GW Bush. He is another face of the evil. “ California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger drew on his childhood in Soviet-occupied Austria to praise President Bush's war on terror tonight, telling delegates at the Republican National Convention in New York City that the president "knows you don't reason with terrorists. You defeat them. He knows you can't reason with people blinded by hate." Putting his star power to work for Mr. Bush in a prime-time speech, Mr. Schwarzenegger also urged optimism about the country's economy.” Source: https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB109397373964605889
To be fair, people listen to all kinds of people, including people they feel they know, and who they trust. Schwarzenegger is very popular in Russia and very highly thought of by many. I'm surprised that the idea of people listening to their roles models - whether in sports, acting, or something else - is new to you. Do you honestly only listen to politicians?
Load More Replies... It SHOULD be illegal to be so gullible and so willing to parrot propaganda, but here you are.
Load More Replies... Who does he think is actually going to see this? The Russian machine is not going to allow that to be seen by any Russians.
The internet exists everywhere. This has been shared on so many different types on media, and is being promoted/shared by the anti-Putin Russians in Russia. Only the people who watch only Russian TV can avoid it.
Load More Replies... Hold on, let's put that comment in context, shall we? When he said "screw your freedom", he did so in great frustration to the large number of people who were refusing to responsibly wear masks during a global pandemic.
Load More Replies... The west isn't going to reach an agreement here. Putin has to reach the agreement. That's something he just won't do. There's only two ways this will end: he will take out the entire country of Ukraine or someone will take him out. Regardless of what happens there, Russia and its people are going to be hurting for a long time after this, unfortunately. Also, the dangerous game with Russia started after WWII when Russia developed its own atomic bomb. If they wouldn't have done that, it's doubtful any of this would be happening right now.
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